LOCATIONS:
Wedding and Reception Location: Powel Crosley Estate
Introduction:
We were back at the Powel Crosley Estate overlooking Sarasota Bay to capture the special day between Renee and Ryan who were planning a subtle nautical theme. It was a pleasure to work alongside the talented team at Affairs in the Air who provided the gorgeous decorations for what was a slightly wet but undeniably stunning wedding.
We’d had the opportunity to connect with Renee and Ryan to capture their engagement session in and around the Ringling Art Museum a few months back. They’d been drawn to not only our style of photography but also our story and we were excited that they selected Fallbrook Photography to document their love story at the Powel Crosley Estate.
Getting ready photos at the Powel Crosley Estate:
We began the day photographing both Renee and Ryan as they prepared in different suites at the Powel Crosley Estate, capturing creative shots through the window as the bride had the final touches applied to her makeup. We also grabbed some casual portraits of Ryan in the wood-paneled Ship Room and documented the beautiful jewelry, shoes and dress that Renee had chosen for her special day.
Once the bride was dressed and ready to go, we captured some portraits of her at the balcony window of her suite, with the natural light pouring in. We also grabbed a black and white to showcase the gorgeous details on the back of her dress and some up-close shots of the floral bouquets and boutonnieres created by Studio Q Floral Design.
Renee admires her wedding dress in a balcony window on the upper floor of the Powel Crosley Estate.
A black and white shot looking through the window as Renee was getting ready for her wedding at the Powel Crosley Estate.
The stunning bouquets by Studio Q Floral Design in an elegant window at the Powel Crosley Estate.
A close-up details shot of the boutonnieres by Studio Q Floral Design for Renee and Ryan's Powel Crosley Estate wedding.
A details shot of Renee's stunning jewelry and shoes for her classic wedding at Sarasota's Powel Crosley Estate.
Renee's wedding dress hanging in the window of the bridal suite at the Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota.
A black and white portrait detailing the back of Renee's dress as she prepared for her Powel Crosley Estate wedding.
A portrait of Renee looking out the window of her bridal suite as she was getting ready for her wedding at the Powel Crosley Estate.
Capturing the chandelier details and lighting for Renee and Ryan's wedding at the elegant Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota.
A casual portrait of Ryan in the wood-panelled Ship Room as he prepared for his wedding at the Powel Crosley Estate.
A candid black and white shot of Ryan and his brother getting ready for the wedding at Sarasota's Powel Crosley Estate.
Ceremony photos at the Powel Crosley Estate:
Although the rain was threatening outside, the wedding planner Laura Snow timed things just right and Renee walked down the aisle escorted by her two sons in the courtyard loggia of the Powel Crosley Estate. As she exchanged vows with Ryan, we documented their wedding ceremony from multiple angles, including a high-vantage birds eye view and looking through one of the windows of the mansion as Ryan put a ring on Renee’s finger.
Capturing a special moment between Renee and her son Matthew in the lead up to her Powel Crosley Estate wedding ceremony.
Renee is escorted down the aisle by her two sons during the Powel Crosley Estate courtyard wedding ceremony.
An elevated view of Renee walking down the aisle of the loggia during her Powel Crosley Estate wedding ceremony.
A creative view of Renee and Ryan's wedding ceremony looking through a window at the Powel Crosley Estate.
Portraits at the Powel Crosley Estate:
After being officially pronounced “husband and wife” by their friend Scott, Renee and Ryan made their recessional walk down the aisle to be congratulated by family and friends. We used the time available before the reception was due to start for bridal party portraits beneath the ornate arches of the Powel Crosley Estate and romantics of the newly weds in this loved-up moment.
We had to work with the weather though, first staying under cover with a shot of Ryan dipping Renee in their beautiful reception venue before moving outdoors into the leafy gardens once the rain had subsided. We captured intimate portraits of the couple embracing on the garden walking trails and beside a reflective pool, as well as incorporating Sarasota Bay in the background.
A portrait of Ryan dipping Renee in their reception room designed by Affairs in the Air at Sarasota's Powel Crosley Estate.
The newly weds were all smiles during their garden wedding portrait session at the Powel Crosley Estate.
A creative portrait of Ryan and his groomsmen standing beneath the ornate arches of the Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota.
Renee and her bridesmaids stand beneath the arches of the Powel Crosley Estate during their evening portrait session.
A romantic portrait of the newly weds beneath the ornate arches of the Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota.
Renee and Ryan embraces in front of the Mediterranean Revival architecture of the Powel Crosley Estate.
The newly weds look lovingly into each other's eyes during their garden portrait session at the Powel Crosley Estate.
A close-up portrait of Renee and Ryan during their intimate wedding celebrations at Sarasota's Powel Crosley Estate.
Renee and Ryan kiss in the leafy gardens of the Powel Crosley Estate during their Sarasota wedding celebrations.
Ryan dips Renee in front of a pool of water during their Powel Crosley Estate garden wedding portrait session.
A portrait of Renee and Ryan during their classic wedding portrait session at the Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota.
A classic portrait of the newly weds in the leafy gardens of the Powel Crosley Estate in the Florida city of Sarasota.
Ryan dips Renee in the wood-panelled Ship Room during their Powel Crosley Estate wedding portrait session.
Reception photos at the Powel Crosley Estate:
Unfortunately, the rain returned again and the couple’s first dance was moved inside, to be followed by speeches and toasts from those closest to them. But as is often the case, the rainy conditions resulted in an absolutely spectacular sunset, which we took full advantage of during another portrait session overlooking Sarasota Bay. We were also treated to a full rainbow over the Mediterranean Revival architecture of the Powel Crosley Estate and a pretty special backdrop during the garter removal.
Renee and Ryan embrace backed by a dramatic sunset over Sarasota Bay during their Powel Crosley Estate wedding.
Looking across the wedding reception venue at the Powel Crosley Estate during Renee and Ryan's intimate first dance.
Renee and Ryan perform their first dance in the middle of the Powel Crosley Estate wedding reception venue.
Capturing the reactions of Renee and Ryan at their sweetheart table during the best man's speech.
The newly weds look lovingly into each other's eyes during their sunset portrait session at the Powel Crosley Estate.
A spectacular rainbow over the Powel Crosley Estate during Renee and Ryan's wedding portrait session in Sarasota.
Capturing a playful moment during the garter removal at Renee and Ryan's Powel Crosley Estate wedding.
Wedding at the Powel Crosley in Sarasota Florida
Conclusion:
It was a pleasure to capture all the love and moments at Renee and Ryan’s Powel Crosley Estate wedding and we can’t thank them enough for selecting Fallbrook Photography. We wish them and their family all the best as they start this new chapter together and everything the future holds.
Wedding Planner: Laura Snow Sarasota Wedding Gallery
Wedding Ceremony Location: Powel Crosley Estate
Reception Location: Powel Crosley Estate
Cake Artist: Cakes by Ron
Cosmetician and hair stylists: Fresh Salon and Spa
Florists: Studio Q Floral Design
Dj: Party Starters Tampa
Decorator: Affairs in the Air
Catering: www.milancatering.com